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Spouses/Children:
Robert Cecil Dence
- Michael Robert Dence
- Thomas Christopher Dence
- Barbara Ann M. Dence
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Barbara Sydney Laurence
- Born: 30 Sep 1910, Laguna, Pembroke-street, Epping, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia 2 3
- Married: 14 Jun 1930, St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia 1
- Died: 17 Aug 2011, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4
 Research Notes:
Electoral Rolls...
In 1943 Barbara Sydney Dence and husband Robert Cecil Dence, clerk, were at 15 Pearl Ave., Chatswood West.
In 1949 and 1954 Barbara Sydney Dence and husband Robert Cecil Dence, factory supervisor, were at 31 Killara Ave., Killara. In 1954 son Michael Robert Dence, student, was also there.
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Barbara Sydney DENCE (nee Laurence)
1910 - 2011
Adored wife of Bob (deceased) and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Carole, Ann (deceased) & Alistair Robson (deceased), Chris (deceased) & Margaret & Graham Rouse. "Barbie/Granny" to the Robsons - Nick, Prue, Amanda, Kristen & Sarah and in Canada - Sasha & Vicki Dence. Proud Great Grandmother of 16.
The family would like to thank the staff of Turramurra House Nursing Home for their affectionate care.
"Barbie - A life lived with love, courage, grace and laughter."
The relatives and friends of BARBIE are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the West Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, on Monday, August 22, 2011, at 2.45pm.
Online Memorial for Barbara Sydney Dence
http://www.onlinememorials.com.au/detail.asp?Ref=9438 (since been moved or taken down).
Marriage Information:
Barbara married Robert Cecil Dence, son of John Sturtevant Dence and Clara Griffin, on 14 Jun 1930 in St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia 1. (Robert Cecil Dence was born on 22 Sep 1907 in Epping, New South Wales, Australia 5 and died on 17 Feb 1997 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6.)
Marriage Notes:
"DENCE-LAURENCE.
On the evening of June 14, at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, the wedding was celebrated of Miss Barbara Laurence, younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Laurence, of Mona-road, Darling Point, to Mr. Robert Cecil Dence, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dence, of Epping. The Rev. J. M. Mann, of Sutton Fcrest, performed the ceremony.
The bride was given away by her father, and wore a long gown of ivory bridal satin, with a veil of lace and tulle, forming a train. Her bouquet was of white rose, lily of the valley, and hyacinths. The bride's sister, Miss Helen Laurence, was the bridesmaid, and wore a Crock of pale blue moire, with a hat to tone. She carried a sheaf of red roses. Mr. Roy Cohen was the best man.
The reception was held at the Lawn Tennis Association's clubhouse. Rushcutter Bay, where the bride's mother received the guests, wearing a gown of black nlnon covered with a cloak of old gold embossed velvet, and a black hat. The bridegroom's mother was in blac'i satin and Spanish lace, and wore a black hat When leaving for the honeymoon the bride wore an ensemble in brown tweed, with a felt hat to tone." 7
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